Working to improve Hillsborough County’s business climate and make the county more attractive for job and wealth creation

What we do

Economic Development focuses on a wide array of economic drivers, including offering employers a well-trained workforce, attracting high-wage jobs, and diversifying the county’s economic base while helping traditional industries like convention, tourism and sports.

SBE division

  • The Small Business Enterprise (SBE) division supports the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners' goal of connecting small businesses with opportunities for economic growth
  • The SBE program is open to eligible businesses located in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, and Hernando counties with no more than 50 permanent, full-time employees and with maximum gross annual sales of $12 million for construction industry firms and $8 million for other industries

Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corp (THEDC)

  • THEDC reports - Find the most recent agreement and four quarters' reports for the THEDC. Reports provided per 125.045 F.S.

Frequently requested services and information

Last Modified: 9/16/2025, 7:34:35 PM
Department Contact
Jaksa Petrovic
Director, Economic Development
(813) 272-7232
Office
County Center
20th Floor